Not Okay, Turkey Day

So you think Turkey day is for fun and food?

Well, do I have news for you, dude!

Turkey day means work and no play,

oh, what stupid day, that Turkey day!

It starts that morning, bright and early

"Time to start preparing! Hurry, HURRY!"

I groan and I moan, but mother won't relent

"Up on your feet, that's how this 'vacation' will be spent!"

It starts with the cooking, four courses to make:

the finger foods, the salads, the turkey, and a pie to bake!

Sugars and spices and everything nice

"Stir the stuffing, make sure those tomatoes get diced!"

After being near food, I want to eat because I'm hungry

But my oh so stubborn mother does not agree

"It's time to clean, make the house look neat,

gotta make it smell sweet!"

I stare daggers at my mother's back,

then decide against fighting, and get back on track.

After a long day of working, we sit down to eat with a heave,

"But don't forget: we still have cleaning to do after the guests leave!"